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Why are we calling it ‘social distancing’? Right now, we need social connections more than ever

How to stay socially connected, whilst remaining physically distant.

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Tags: frendship, Happiness, Health, loneliness, Psychology, Resilience, Safety, social connection, Social issues, Social Life, Social psychology, Wellbeing

Medical appointments may be a rare moment of connection for  lonely people

Why lonely people visit the doctor more often

The health system needs to address the burden of over-use of GP services. Psychologists may have the answer: treat loneliness

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: Behaviour change, Health, loneliness, Mental health, social connection, Wellbeing

Psychologists say changing  perceptions of the world around you is critical to combating  loneliness

Loneliness is contagious – and here’s how to beat it

Shifting your perceptions and practicing social skills can help people overcome their feelings of social isolation

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Published in: Health, Society
Tags: In the news, loneliness, Wellbeing

Loneliness is often mistaken for a symptom of depression but it is a mental health issue in its own rigth

The deadly truth about loneliness

The quality of relationships is more important than the quantity when it comes to loneliness, and health researchers are paying increasingly close attention to the mental health implications

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Tags: in the nrws, loneliness, Mental health, Wellbeing

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